Stage set for semi-finals

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Stage set for semi-finals

Tashkent: The cast for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 semi-finals was finalised on Sunday with DPR Korea topping Group B after defeating Japan, who had qualified with a match to spare. 

Australia and Korea Republic had booked their semi-final spots from Group A on Saturday, with all four teams also confirming their tickets to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024. 

Group B: DPR Korea edge Japan to finish top

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Group B: DPR Korea edge Japan to finish top

Tashkent: DPR Korea edged Japan 1-0 to finish top of Group B of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 on Sunday.

The victory at the JAR Stadium means DPR Korea - who also confirmed their ticket to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 - will face Korea Republic in the semi-finals while Japan will meet Group A winners Australia.

Group B: China PR fall short despite Vietnam win

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Group B: China PR fall short despite Vietnam win

Tashkent: China PR missed out on the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 semi-finals despite a 6-1 win over Vietnam in their final Group B tie at the Do’stlik Stadium on Sunday.

DPR Korea topped the group after edging Japan 1-0 in the other tie, which meant elimination for China PR. 

Hollman: Australia’s next target is the final

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Hollman: Australia’s next target is the final

Tashkent: Shay Hollman has insisted that Australia will remain focused despite having qualified for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 semi-finals in resounding fashion. 

Saturday’s 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei meant Australia finished top of Group A with a perfect nine points, with the Young Matildas also securing a place in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.

Korea Republic’s Yang happy to be back at her best

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Korea Republic’s Yang happy to be back at her best

Tashkent: After going through the opening two matches without finding the back of the net, Yang Eun-seo was thrilled to finally break her duck at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 on Saturday.

A hat-trick capped her sparkling performance as Korea Republic handed hosts Uzbekistan a 13-0 defeat to reach the semi-finals and claim one of the four berths to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.

Polished Australia please Blayney

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Polished Australia please Blayney

Tashkent: Head coach Leah Blayney was proud that Australia managed to subdue a resilient Chinese Taipei to end their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Group A campaign with a perfect record of three wins on Saturday.

The 3-0 victory at the Do’stlik Stadium not only confirmed Australia’s place in the semi-finals as group winners but also booked the Young Matildas' ticket to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024.

Park proud of Korea Republic’s depth

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Park proud of Korea Republic’s depth

Tashkent: Head coach Park Youn-jeong was delighted to see her Korea Republic team performing to expectations in their 13-0 win over Uzbekistan on Saturday, which secured their place in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024.

The emphatic win, which meant Korea Republic finished second behind Australia in Group A and in the process booked their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 berth, was made even more impressive by the fact that Park opted to start without five key players - including star forward Jeon Yu-gyeong - at the JAR Stadium.

Q-finals 2nd Leg: 5 things to look out for

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Q-finals 2nd Leg: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: All four ties in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 quarter-finals remain firmly in the balance ahead of the second legs this week with the eight sides maintaining realistic hopes of advancing to the semi-finals.

Going into the matches, only Al Hilal start with a lead of more than a single goal while the other three fixtures are tightly poised following the first meetings. Ahead of what promises to be an intriguing few days packed with drama and tension, the-AFC.com has picked five things to look out for.

Preview - QF 2nd Leg: Al Nassr (KSA) 0 v 1 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Preview - QF 2nd Leg: Al Nassr (KSA) 0 v 1 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Nassr will have to rediscover their form if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals when they meet Al Ain in the second leg of their last eight tie on Monday.

The 1-0 defeat to Al Ain in the first leg of the continental quarter-finals was followed by a 3-1 loss to Al Raed in a Saudi Pro League 2023/24 tie on Thursday, which all but shattered their title hopes.